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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUrgent help needed: after NOA2
QUOTE (Joe & Nadya @ May 25 2009, 08:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Brad and Vika @ May 25 2009, 05:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just scanned the tax code-length tome Gary wrote laughing.gif , and just wanted to add that the embassy looked at none of the extra stuff we took along. Vika had a huge volume of "proof", etc., but they consular officer didn't need it. I wouldn't worry too much at this point about the proof, especially if you are going to the interview. Best of luck!



WOW....such an honor...Thanks Gary..... It's fishing time for me, that's for sure... Once we get back, I'm sure Yan will have a ball going to the pond with me to catch a couple of bass :-D..


Guys, just an FYI....None of the U.S. Citizens that were attending the interview with our fiancee's on that Monday (05/18/09) were allowed to actually be present during the interview itself (there were a total 4 USC with their fiancees at the embassy that morning). I don't know if this is something new about the whole interview process in Kiev, but I remember reading here at VJ that the USC could attend it....Well, I tried "sneaking in" for the interview, since Nadiya was taking Yan with her, but the CO politely said "get yours and your son's happy butts our of here and back to the waiting room, I only need to talk to her". LOL LOL LOL ...I almost said AYE CAPTAIN. (just kidding). But Brad is right, they didn't care about the mountains of papers and pictures, and e-mails, and chat logs, and etc......


I think that must be a change. When we went to the interview I walked right up to the window with Vika, and the CO actually spoke more to me than her.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-05-25 07:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUrgent help needed: after NOA2
I just scanned the tax code-length tome Gary wrote laughing.gif , and just wanted to add that the embassy looked at none of the extra stuff we took along. Vika had a huge volume of "proof", etc., but they consular officer didn't need it. I wouldn't worry too much at this point about the proof, especially if you are going to the interview. Best of luck!
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-05-25 05:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I go to the interview with her?
QUOTE (Elghazi2008 @ May 25 2009, 06:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was in Morocco for my husband's k1 interview. I wasn't asked to go in or even allowed to, but I am really glad I was there because I think it helped my love relax and it didn't hurt for the interviewer to know that I was waiting outside ;-)


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Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-05-25 20:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I go to the interview with her?
QUOTE (Neonred @ May 25 2009, 07:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I went over to be with my then fiancee while she attended her interview in Moscow. No, you will not be allowed in during her interview. The interview process takes 2 to 2 1/2 hours. My fiancee entered at 8:00 and got out at 10:30. I spent much of my time at a nice cafe down the street. My fiance and I flew back together a week later, but we had the passport with visa held at the local DHL office for pick up. The US Embassy in Moscow is not a difficult embassy for K-1 visas and rarely do well prepared VJrs have problems. I knew it could be a small risk, but I did buy the return tickets well in advance as I felt very confident with our petition.

I am very glad I was there as we did have a problem with my fiancee's daughter's K-2 visa. She was planning to travel to the US later and there was some confusion and initially they told her she would have to come back for another interview. Because I was there I was able to go back to the embassy (different entrance for US citizens) and resolve the issue.

Most don't go for their fiancee's interview (I think I was the only US citizen waiting outside) but I was happy I did.


Cool - I hoped some one from the RU portal was probably on. Was your experience recent?

Edited to say that I see your interview was in '06 - had I only looked at your timeline laughing.gif

Edited by Brad and Vika, 25 May 2009 - 07:19 AM.

Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-05-25 07:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I go to the interview with her?
QUOTE (dcrespo314 @ May 25 2009, 03:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
here you go man, according to this your not allowed in the interview so unless you want to go to Russia to give your fiancee a little peace of mind and just hang out with her, i would not bother going.


http://www.visajourn...e...&cty=Moscow


I am not sure this is true now. Post on the Russia forum and get embassy specific advice from VJers that went to Moscow interviews (there are some). I also attended Vika's K-1 interview in Kiev, and had the same experience as Gary. There was no separate waiting area there, just windows facing the waiting room. Also, you might check out the embassy/interview reviews (on the toolbar in blue above).
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-05-25 05:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion about fee.
Send it along with the package.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-05-25 20:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHand written dates ok on g-325a?
Everything we sent off was hand written. We are together, married, etc. It must therefore be OK jest.gif
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-05-31 20:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa
QUOTE (sam808 @ May 31 2009, 04:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ May 31 2009, 12:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MikeA @ May 31 2009, 12:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My Fiancee and would like to get married in the Philippines before coming to the USA. We would like to have a legal ceremony after getting the Visa in our hands. Does anyone know if doing this just prior to leaving the Philippines can cause a problem with the K-1 visa. We were told as a matter of routine that in the Philippines they do not record a marriage for 3 months. Has anyone done this.


Can't do it. If she comes on a K-1 the marriage must take place HERE after she arrives on a K-1. A marriage in any other country cancels the K-1. If you wanmt to get married there, then do so and file for a K-3 or CR-1

To do what you suggest is visa fraud, she could be deported and barred from any future visas


YES I AGREE. BUT I KNOW SOME WHO GOT MARRIED AND IN THE PHILIPPINES ON A K1 VISA. I DONT KNOW HOW THEY MADE IT WORK.


Stop the shouting please!
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-05-31 20:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa
QUOTE (sunandmoon @ May 31 2009, 02:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
we had an engagement party. my wife is also from the Philippines. we had a proposal ceremony for her family and friends.


That looks like a workable compromise. Maybe a chuch ceremony after AOS here.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-05-31 14:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCancel I-129F
QUOTE (itzallgood @ Jun 9 2009, 02:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (john and natalya @ Jun 8 2009, 04:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AbbynSheryl @ Jun 8 2009, 04:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey i am sorry to hear that but remember u can not file again for 2 years bcz the immigration only allows one visa in 2 years period.


Sorry, but this is not true. If you file again before the two year period, you only need to submit a letter requesting a waiver; read in the IMBRA forum on VJ for more info.

DJ;
As Brad said, Russian and former Soviet Union women expect a man to show strength. This is not to imply you beat women or drink heavily; it implies you can make a solid decision, plan a future for your family, support yourself and your family, protect your wife, etc. She has spent little real time with you and can only really judge you via skype, email, etc. Be strong, be confident, PM me if you wish. You have a strong family here in VJ, especially in the Russian Forum.

I urge you not to withdraw now; give it some time and really learn her feelings and your feelings.


Both you and Brad are spot on. FSU women definitely want a MAN, a "rock" who makes decisions and relieves them of things they would rather not deal with. A good man is strong in character and spirit. but quiet and gentle to his wife. Plus, you have to be a really good lover! laughing.gif



So you have these same requirements and pressures on your husband and agree with them?


What? unsure.gif
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-06-09 13:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCancel I-129F
QUOTE (john and natalya @ Jun 8 2009, 04:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AbbynSheryl @ Jun 8 2009, 04:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey i am sorry to hear that but remember u can not file again for 2 years bcz the immigration only allows one visa in 2 years period.


Sorry, but this is not true. If you file again before the two year period, you only need to submit a letter requesting a waiver; read in the IMBRA forum on VJ for more info.

DJ;
As Brad said, Russian and former Soviet Union women expect a man to show strength. This is not to imply you beat women or drink heavily; it implies you can make a solid decision, plan a future for your family, support yourself and your family, protect your wife, etc. She has spent little real time with you and can only really judge you via skype, email, etc. Be strong, be confident, PM me if you wish. You have a strong family here in VJ, especially in the Russian Forum.

I urge you not to withdraw now; give it some time and really learn her feelings and your feelings.


Right - O. I have not heard of a waiver being denied yet (might have happened). If you chat with some of us that are a little further along, we can help with some of the cultural issues. IMHO that is probably what you are dealing with here. Stay the course, and don't do anything until you can think clearly.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-06-08 17:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCancel I-129F
QUOTE (djwalker60+Alina @ Jun 8 2009, 01:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Greetings;

We'll after 8 months I think Alina and I have come to an end. I guess she feels that I am not "strong" enough for her. We communicated for months via Skype Video and everything was going ok, then yestarday she "went off" on my telling me that i am not strong, a whinny guy, i told her i loved her too much and so on. Lastly i was to see her in July and her comment was "if you do not listen to me do not come to me in july" So, am i wrong for canceling this? is her heart not in the right place..?? i do not think so.. With that said, what format? i understand it needs to be notarized and sent to same address as i sent the petition. Correct? Finally,, can i file again at a later date without a waiver... I write this with a heavy heart.... Dan from seattle..


Damn, I am sorry to hear this. Without knowing more detail it is tough to really form an opinion, and you seemed to be asking a procedural question anyway. Based on your post, I am not sure she is ending things or not - but you clearly are. Although Eastern European women generally seem to very much appreciate kindness and gentleness in a guy, they definitely do not seem to like anything that appears weak, soft, or indecisive. PM me if you want to chat. Best of luck.

Edited by Brad and Vika, 08 June 2009 - 01:51 PM.

Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-06-08 13:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help - NOA2 is taking too long
QUOTE (L179 @ Jun 10 2009, 03:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
try contacting your congressman or senator


Just take or send them the NOA1 and any correspondence with USCIS. The more info you give them, the better the help.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-06-10 07:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestiming??
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Jun 16 2009, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (laureldevine @ Jun 16 2009, 02:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We are sending out our I-129f this week, and are trying to plan out wedding stuff for next year.

We obviously will be married within the 90 days or the Visa approval,
and were thinking that June, 2010 would be ok to do a reception here in the States.

However, I understand that the beneficiary cannot leave the States until the AOS is processed.
We are trying to plan out when a good time for our reception in the UK would be.
Thoughts as to how long it will take to receive approval and AOS?
Trying to play it on the safe side.


Don't make any plans that require a non-refundable deposit of money. The USCIS, nor the consulate will rush a visa because you foolishly laid out money.

That said OUR case took almost exactly 10 months from filing petition to Green Card in hand (The AP came about a week before the green card, FWIW)

We could have compressed that another 2 months, but for our own personal considerations...on the other hand...we got our NOA2 in 58 days...VERY fast, and Kiev is relatively fast in making appointments, much faster than London from what I read here. And we got our Green cards 2 months after filing AOS, again very fast. So deduct for our personal considerations but add for the "average time" and you get a "ballpark figure" ....you might want to consider 1 year from petition to Green card. That assumes no delays, no AP, no RFEs, etc. Basically a meaningless estmate, isn't it? Sorry. It is the part you have no control over. Best to plan on putting your life on hold and responding "on demand" to the USCIS and State Department. Make your plans "on the other side" is the best advice.


Ditto on the plans and deposits. We are five months into the process stateside, and I wouldn't even guess at how long USCIS will take to complete the AOS. We figure eight or nine months, but anything can happen.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-06-16 13:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I marry my girl before trying to come to USA?
Great job Gary, pushbrk, and payxibka. The OP is now in a fetal position sucking his thumb. I love it rofl.gif
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-06-17 15:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I marry my girl before trying to come to USA?
I am curious to know what, exactly, is the nature of the danger she is in. You stated earlier that she wasn't safe, and needed to escape. Vy don't you relax, lie down on ze couch, unt tell us about zat. laughing.gif

Jokes aside, if you are getting lots of pressure from some one you haven't spent much time with to help her "escape", you should be slowly taking relationship inventory. Do that BEFORE you explore how to immediately marry.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-06-16 13:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresucis customer service
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Jun 19 2009, 06:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The scarey thing is the government runs the businesses out of the country (taking with them more good jobs than illegal immigrants would ever take) with a tax code promising to provide everything for nothing and we are left with Service industries and we are no good at THAT!


Maybe they could farm out the customer service to a call center in India laughing.gif
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-06-20 05:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureshmm what if.... we let the date to get married pass by?
Sorry that I just don't understand the "getting saved" part of your post blush.gif No offense intended here, but don't you have some control over that? Being baptized, accepting Christ, or recommitting to God seems like something you can do when you want. I just don't know anything about how holiness churches work.

It seems that you could submit paperwork, and ask for an extension on the interview date if necessary, using the religious preparation as the reason. Coming together in faith seems to me a very good way to prove that you are serious about marrying within the 90 day requirement. You could say that the religious prep (getting saved) is a prerequisite to marry in your religion.

Good Luck
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-07-04 07:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMy lawyer could he be wrong??
QUOTE (Gary and Alla @ Jul 2 2009, 06:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Additional visits are recommended if you can, good for the interview.


No to mention good for the relationship good.gif
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-07-03 21:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust Met My Fiance,,
QUOTE (Sinergy @ May 13 2009, 12:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (daboyz @ May 11 2009, 10:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sjr09 @ May 10 2009, 09:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (john & jean @ May 10 2009, 08:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hire a lawyer to save time???? no IT WILL SLOW YOU DOWN!!!

THAT'S NOT REALLY TRUE!

That is 100% true. You have to send all the paperwork to the attorney and then they attorney files it with USCIS. So just by the nature of the USPS, it is impossible for a lawyer to speed up the process.

Also, you have to pay them up front, so they really have no incentive to do anything quickly.

I'll say this for the 50th time. If your case is straight-forward, an attorney WILL slow down your case.

exactly


To tomi - some of these folks have a history of using attorneys, and their experience was uniformly bad. Use their experience! And to add my voice to the chorus on another issue, you only need to demonstrate that you have met within the past two years and intend to marry within the 90 day limit of your SOs arrival here. Do not sweat the proofs now. Although each embassy operates differently, seeing where your SO is from it probably won't be an issue. Good luck.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-07-05 18:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes divorce have to be final to do k-1 visa
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Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-07-18 06:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease Help! K-1 Visa Questions
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QUOTE (sarabethgordon @ Jul 17 2009, 04:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Alright well im reading the supporting documents and its saying that the fee is $455 which is manageable but a lawyer told me that there was also a processing fee.
Also im living with a roomate right now but the lease is up in a month and I plan on getting an apartment on my own so that my fiance and i can live together and get married when he arrives.
Should I wait to file the paperwork if my address is going to be changing?
He does not have a job right now but will eventually. Should I wait for that as well?
And the reason he got denied was because he had been coming in and out the country every three months on the visa waiver program and got denied becuase he needed an actual visa.
He never overstayed his visit and he never broke any of the laws.
I am also 20 and he is 21 will that be a problem?


If you're only filing a petition for the K1, then the fee is currently $455. Any other fees the lawyer told you about were fees he was going to charge you. There WILL be more fees later on for medical, visa application, plane tickets, etc. The whopper comes after he gets his visa and you're married in the US - $1010 to get his conditional green card.

You can submit a change of address with USCIS after you file the petition, but you may not need to. If you take your time and do this right then you probably won't have your paperwork ready before you move anyway. Do you have a signed letter of intent from your fiance? How about 4 signed pages of his G-325A? Passport style photo of him taken within the last 30 days? Don't rush the paperwork. As I said, it is meticulous. Small mistakes can cause delays or even a denial of your petition.

It makes absolutely no difference if he's working. The US government doesn't care. However, it wouldn't hurt if both of you are working and saving some money because you've got some big expenses coming.

The age shouldn't be a problem. As long as you're both old enough to marry in your state.

You still have at least 7 months, I would think, before you'll need the income documents and affidavits of support from you and your mother. Your fiance will need to bring these documents to the US consulate when he has his interview. BTW, I wouldn't tell them that you don't declare all of your tips on your tax return. I realize that a lot of people who earn tips in addition to wages do not declare all of their tips, but it's not something you admit to the US government.





THANK YOU SO MUCH I REALLY APPRECIATE IT
WOULD YOU MIND SENDING ME A LIST OF EVERYTHING I NEED TO SEND WITH MY APPLICATION?
I KNOW IT SAYS ON THE NET WHAT I NEED BUT IF ITS BROKEN DOWN TO ME HERE I WILL BE ABLE TO FIGURE IT OUT WITHOUT ANY MISTAKES smile.gif
AND THE SIGNED LETTER OF INTENT BASICALLY JUST STATES THAT WE ARE GOING TO MARRY WITHIN 90 DAYS CORRECT?
I FOUND ONE ON THE NET WHERE YOU JUST ENTER YOUR NAMES ACTUALLY ITS ON THIS WEBSITE IS THAT OK?



This cant be broken down anymore for you. Seriously, read it through, download the forms and fill them out.

Nobody can do this for you. This process is a hard one and you need to start getting a grip on exactly what is required of you if you are serious about following this through.

The letter of intent on the net is fine to use.

http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1guide

Good luck.


You can also order the forms directly from USCIS. We did that, and the multiple copies required of the various forms are already made. The forms are free, and you can even fill them out bu hand. If you move, just make sure the forms are sent to an address you can get to - it doesn't have to be where you live, and the address for your order has nothing to do with the address you list on the petition.

USCIS Forms By Mail

Also, please listen to the members that are advising you to carefully read the guides and prepare (and triple check) everything before you start. You will be glad you did. Good luck!
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-07-18 06:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresno need to send G-325 form?
Yep.
Brad and VikaMaleUkraine2009-08-16 18:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBrainstorming on ways to meet the minimum requirements to petition for fiance visa
One piece of advice, since I am a full time waitress and got his K-1 approved. The law states you must report 100% of ur tips whistling.gif
At my job we actually enter when we clock out the amount of tips we made for that shift. Make sure you report 100% and keep a record of it, in my case it is reported as income on my W-2. If you don't report the tips directly to your company, which I can't think of anyone who wouldn't, make sure you keep a tip diary and report all your tips on your tax return.

I admire you for working two jobs and good luck.
belinda63FemaleIran2009-02-19 20:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE
Thanks for the update, now I understand why she was not so concerned with how to overcome the RFE but rather if it would result in an automatic denial of the petition and how long it would take.

Sorry I wasted my time given an honest answer to what I thought was her question.

Now I find out from the previous post that she wants to know when this petition will be denied so she can have her second fiance file his petition. And I guess if that one is not quick enough there will be a third and fourth fiance until she gets her visa.

Lady, grow up. Stop abusing the system and trying to con ur way into the united states. It took my fiance, whom I love very much and who loves me, more than 2 years to get his visa because of ppl like you.


FRAUD FRAUD FRAUD
belinda63FemaleIran2009-03-16 05:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE
If there is no response to the RFE by the date given the petition will be considered abandoned. Good luck but personally I don't understand why he filed knowing it would be denied.
belinda63FemaleIran2009-03-12 22:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresRFE
Most likely the RFE is for proof of having met or proof that for the very specific reasons why you have not met in person. In your case it sounds like that would be the medical proof that he is unable to travel for medical reason, by proof I mean letters from his doctor, and ALSO proof as to why you could not come to meet him.

Approval without having met in person is almost impossible to overcome and almost always will be denied. As to cancelling the petition I am not sure as you mean canceling it for now and re-filing later or ending the relationship.
To cancel the petition the petitioner must write to the office that has the case and request this.
belinda63FemaleIran2009-03-12 22:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 administrative processing- all Iranian applicants??
First of all good luck and a hope for a short journey.

My husband got his K-1 through Ankara, he is Iranian also. But his very common name left him in AP for 17 months. The good news is the process moves much much faster now so maybe yours will be a more reasonable wait.

We mailed everything in the packet, the Iranian ID card copy with an official translation, the photos, chat logs (about 100 pages) all the forms. He also took this with him physically to the interview just because you never know what they have lost or are too lazy to look for.

He did have a long wait for the interview, about 4 hours, but he said the entire interview took only 3 minutes. They did not request any additional evidence they did not ask him any real hard questions, they just pretty much verified his information and put him on AP

Good luck
belinda63FemaleIran2009-03-21 09:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswaiver for meeting in person
It is my understanding Federal Law requires the state to report anyone in arrears of $5,000 or more for the state CSO to report this to the DOS for a hold on issuing a passport.

To answer the question asked, it is very doubtful a waiver would be granted for this reason of failure to meet. The opinion of the government would be something like, if the petitioner can't support his own children how can he support a wife. There may be many reasons for the arrearage and that would be for the petitioner to have addressed prior to filing petition.
belinda63FemaleIran2009-03-18 09:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresShould I try to write to my congressman
Why should u be special? What reason would you give your representative for wanting him to spend time writing letters on your behalf for a case that has only begun and is sitting in a box on a shelf somewhere waiting it's turn in line to be processed?
You will have to learn to wait just like all the rest of us, sorry but that is the way it is. Even if your congressman did take some action it would result in nothing since you are still withing the processing time frame.
We waited a year after the initial interview, that is the interview which was 9 months after the petition was submitted, before contacting my representative. That means it was 20 months after the petition was received before we contacted him.
My now husband spent 17 months in AP and i managed, albeit not happily, to survive. Why should you be any more special or important than me?

To answer your question.........NO you should not contact your representative at this stage, only if your case goes outside the normal processing times should you then consider it.
belinda63FemaleIran2009-03-12 22:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNSEERS
As far as i know he will not have to register. Do make note that he is required to provide an AR-11 change of address within 10 days of moving if he moves. This is how they keep track of the immigrants.
belinda63FemaleIran2009-08-22 07:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmade appt. with lawyer
unless there is a complication with the case or unusual circumstances don't spend money on an attorney, save it for the honeymoon. All u have to do is fill the forms and check them twice, i recommend waiting a day before double checking. mail everything return receipt requested and wait.

Waiting is the biggest part of the game and an attorney can do nothing about that.
belinda63FemaleIran2009-08-22 12:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiancee coming to US this week as Tourist... what to show at POE?
a round trip ticket is a good start but anyone can miss the return flight. Maybe also show rental agreement, employment letter, anything to show she will return and has reasons to return to her country.

belinda63FemaleIran2009-08-16 11:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen will I get NOA2
ours took 139 days but now have the hard copy noa2 in hand and NVC case number... 6 days after receiving the NOA2 email... GOOD LUCK on your journey !
Dennis&DaneMalePhilippines2009-08-29 17:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2 months since noa 1, should i be worried?
Yea that would be fine and dandy to do but , the VSC sent my NOA1 on the 14th, and i logged in to the uscis page and entered my EAC# and it keeps saying case not found #######... grrr to VSC even to this day "case not found" Wayne
boogerMalePhilippines2009-05-30 07:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust got layed off ,, K1 pending now what???
QUOTE (JimVaPhuong @ Jun 30 2009, 08:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't know what the specific laws are in Kentucky, but in most states you need a commercial license (or whatever the particular state calls it) to drive a commercial truck. Also, you generally need to be at least 25 years old in order to be insurable at a reasonable rate. If you've got the license and age issues covered, then the two remaining things you need to overcome are inexperience and the fact that you are competing with other out-of-work drivers.

Your inexperience could actually work FOR you in this case. Apply for some of those jobs that require X years of experience and offer to work at a reduced wage. Tell them you want to prove yourself and gain experience, and you're willing to get less money in order to do it. Tell them you won't discuss your wages with any of the other drivers (people get nervous when they find out the company is hiring cheaper labor). In this economy, the prospect of getting a job done for less money is very appealing to most employers. If you're sincere and make a good impression, I think you have a decent chance of getting a job this way. Don't ask for a raise until you have enough experience to get another job.

You find job prospects in the classified ads. You find jobs in the hiring manager's office. Get out there and make it happen. good.gif




I have a Class A CDL but no OTR (over the road) exp... that is what the companies are looking for... when i call them and tell them i will work for less just like you said (already tried that before your idea ) they understand my ambition , but say" due to insurance reasons bla bla bla we can't help you "...... so on that idea SO FAR i am S.O.L
boogerMalePhilippines2009-06-30 08:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust got layed off ,, K1 pending now what???
thanks to all who posted here .... i will keep trying and we will discuss optional plans, cause failure isn't an option.. If and i say IF i don't have work by then, and the "worse case " happens and we fail the interview,, judy and i will still be together in Manila, cause she has my heart and i must be where my heart is....... God bless us all.... Wayne

Edited by booger, 30 June 2009 - 07:02 AM.

boogerMalePhilippines2009-06-30 07:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust got layed off ,, K1 pending now what???
Hello my VJ family, well i got bad news today .... After hearing rumors of possible lay offs, that became a reality today... the truck driving company i "worked for " layed 1500 people off.. starting with the newest ones first(me included). The economy has hit everything hard .... and we have the K1 pending now.. OMG my judy is going crazy. i have applied to every company i can Google up . and 99 % say the same thing , " must have at least_______ months experience to apply".... well i only have 1 month and then the layoff. that doesn't qualify me to work for them.... how does one get experience if they won't hire you ??? that was our only hope to be approved cause it paid so well,,, unless there's something i don't know that i could do to meet the 125%... as far as assets i have a bit of savings and a nice home and 2 nice cars . can those be used as assets that will help to be approved?. also, i can get my brother to co sponsor, BUT i hear the Manila embassy doesn't accept co sponsors... if i had another job driving or if my VJ family knows of another job driving that would take 0 experience , i would appreciate it so much... i am a non drinker ,nonsmoker and non drug user . i will do any type of drug test required . i need work... these $7 per hour jobs around me won't meet the 125% the embassy wants .... i am sorry to post this here and sound like i am begging and pleading but, actually i am , cause i don't know what to do now... she is my life and IF we fail the visa , then i will have to sell everything here and move there... please someone , give me work till the interview comes along (hopfully i will have a new job soon), but please any help or advice ... Wayne ........sorry , if i posted in the wrong forum helpsmilie.gif

Edited by booger, 29 June 2009 - 09:27 PM.

boogerMalePhilippines2009-06-29 21:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCurrent K1 filers-How soon will you get married / Previous filers-what would you do differently?
He wants to marry right away, but has agreed to wait a month or two per my request. Funny thing is that AP is taking so long, that now I am coming to agree with him.........
RobinaFemalePakistan2009-02-07 17:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhats gonna happen?
How long has the first fiance been here? Has he notified DOS that he is not going to marry her?


QUOTE (jayelz1 @ Feb 15 2009, 11:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone i hope you all are in good health!! Ok heres the story my cousin applied for a k-1, fiance came. Things didn't work out and they broke up/ ok now he wants to apply for another k-1 but doesn't want to hurt his ex fiancee/ she is gonna apply for asylum rather soon/ should he wait for her or just apply for his second k1?


RobinaFemalePakistan2009-02-16 00:07:00